Protective Security Officer

Minimum Requirements:

To be considered for employment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Experience: At least two years of armed security, law enforcement, or military service.

• Certification: A valid State of Ohio OPOTA 20-hour firearms training certificate is required.

• If you do not currently possess this certification, please refer to the attached document for instructions on how to obtain it.

• Note: This training must be completed at your own expense prior to proceeding.

• Must be 21 years of age

• Must be citizen of the United States of America

• Must complete (sign/date) a Lautenberg Amendment Statement/Domestic Violence certification annually

Important Information About Our Hiring Process:

• AEPS is not a typical security company. Our hiring process is comprehensive and may take 6 to 8 months.

• As a Federal contractor, all candidates must pass a government background check, which can take 1 to 6 months.

• Employment cannot begin until this check is successfully completed.

• Upon clearance, candidates must complete a physical exam, including an agility test.

• All new hires are required to complete the following in-house training:

• 36 hours of classroom instruction

• 4 hours of OC/BAT training

• 4 hours of CPR certification

• 32 hours of firearms training and qualification